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The Public Square

In public view the Lover controls his passion. But when the Beloved steps off the world stage and enters the public square, she mounts her Lover.  The Lover gives no notice of the spectators and their astonishment.  In the company of the Beloved, the Lover removes the veil.

Spiritual Stages of Christian Mysticism, Union with God, Enlightenment

The Mystical Meaning of Sister Sarah to Abraham

The Zohar explains the mystical meaning of Sarah’s role as sister to Abraham. In the Zohar it sheds light on the Shekinah.   Twice Abraham said of Sara, “She is my sister.”   On the first occasion he referred to the Shekinah, who was constantly with Sarah, and as Abraham was of the right side he could indeed say of the Shekinah “She is my sister,” using the term in the same mystic sense as in the verse, “my sister, my love, my dove, my undefiled.”   Abraham always called her “sister” because he was attached to her inseparably.   Abraham says, “moreover she is my sister, the daughter of my father: the daughter of Supernal Wisdom, for which reason she is called “my sister” and also Wisdom- “but not the daughter of my mother”- from the place where is the origin of all most hidden and recondite.   “And so she became my wife”, by way of fondness and affection.   Abraham never deviates from the true faith.   By referring to Sarah as his sister he is cl...

Take A Good Look

One night during prayers a vision  of the Beloved appeared to me. Lifting the veil from his face, he said: "Take a good look at the one you always leave behind." Reference~ Awhad al-Din Kirmani

Love's Secrets

Love discoursed with me in private.  He told me all His secrets and made me promise not to tell another living soul.  I told Love no other soul would believe me anyways.  Now that I know all of Love's secrets, I no longer wish to keep company with anyone else.

A Letter to my Reader

Dear Reader, I’ve been trying for years to make sense of some of my experiences.   Without having a frame to put them in, it can leave me frustrated and more driven to uncover the truth.   The truths of who I am are shaped by these experiences. When we unearth a piece of ourselves and light shines on it, it is a wonderful feeling.   In our search we get a glimpse of God’s mystery.   The nature of God reveals Himself to us at just the right time.    An experience we had in childhood finally makes sense.   We have a deep understanding of ourselves and feel a profound connection to others.   But it is God’s timing that the truth is revealed at the time it is revealed.   Staying in faith helps with our struggles in everyday life.   It will all be revealed to us at God’s appointed time.   Trust that God knows what He is doing in your life. God Bless, Madison Meadows